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Is Enterprise a Good Place to Live? Enterprise, Alabama: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Enterprise ranks #904 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #146 of 208 small cities and #12 of 20 in Alabama. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.2, #5 of 208) and low unemployment (2.8%, #18 of 184), and trails on high violent crime (753 per 100,000, #161 of 174).
Enterprise by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Enterprise's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Enterprise?
Enterprise's cost of living index is 83.2, 17% below the US level of 100 and #6 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,098/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $208,867, 14% below the typical Alabama home ($241,613).
| Measure | Enterprise | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 83.2#6 of 1,308 | 88.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $208,867#138 of 1,187 | $241,613 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,459/mo#307 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $202,900#234 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,098/mo#326 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 18%#247 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Enterprise housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Enterprise is in the Enterprise, AL metro.
Alabama housing market →Is Enterprise safe?
Enterprise recorded 753 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2.3 times the US rate of 328 and 2.2 times Alabama's 348. That ranks #990 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #161 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Enterprise Police Department. Property crime runs 1,854 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Enterprise | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 753#990 of 1,085 | 348 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,854#647 of 1,085 | 1,462 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Enterprise?
The median household in Enterprise earns $73,125, 12% below the US figure of $83,163 and 10% above Alabama ($66,659). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Enterprise | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $73,125#751 of 1,312 | $66,659 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 2.8%#54 of 1,058 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 16.5%#949 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.4%#173 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Enterprise?
The median resident of Enterprise is 36.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 25.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #973 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Enterprise | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 36.5 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 25.1%#973 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 63.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Enterprise's schools and health?
Enterprise's 9 public schools graduate 94% of students in four years (Alabama 88.2%), with 18.7 students per teacher and $11,632 spent per pupil. 40.9% of adults are obese and 14.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Enterprise | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94%#120 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 18.7#878 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $11,632#1002 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 40.9%#1160 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 14.4%#1117 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 18.1%#886 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 11.9%#864 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,585 students are enrolled in Enterprise's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Enterprise?
The average commute in Enterprise is 20.1 minutes (Alabama 26); 0% of workers take transit and 4.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Enterprise scores 8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1058 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 80.4°F and winters 51.3°F, with 57.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Enterprise | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 20.1 min#349 of 1,312 | 26 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.6%#311 of 1,312 | 7.2% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 80.5% | 80.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 4.9% | 8.3% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8#1058 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 37.6 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 64.9 | 41.3 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 71.9 | 47.2 | 5 |
| Apr | 78.2 | 53.1 | 4.5 |
| May | 85.7 | 61.6 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 90.1 | 68.4 | 5.6 |
| Jul | 91.5 | 70.8 | 7 |
| Aug | 91.1 | 70.5 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 88 | 66.1 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 56.3 | 3 |
| Nov | 70.6 | 45.9 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 62.9 | 40.2 | 4.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Enterprise 4 W.
| Measure | Enterprise | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 66.5°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 80.4°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 51.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 57.9 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Enterprise 4 W.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Enterprise?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Enterprise's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Coffee County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 54% of US counties.
| Measure | Enterprise | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.16%#718 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Coffee County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Coffee County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.039% | 85% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.014% | 71% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.083% | 53% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0011% | 33% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0012% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Enterprise compare with similar-size cities?
Enterprise is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #146 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 29,505.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise, ALPop. 29,505 | #904 | 51.7 | $73,125 | $1,098/mo | 753 | 20.1 min |
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #138 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 | 24.2 min |
| Anderson, SCPop. 30,051 | #1148 | 46.7 | $46,933 | $975/mo | 581 | 22 min |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #710 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year | 29 min |
| Easton, PAPop. 29,739 | #317 | 61.8 | $69,348 | $1,325/mo | 167 | 27.8 min |
| Independence, KYPop. 29,392 | #204 | 64.4 | $102,361 | $1,250/mo | 49 | 27.2 min |
| Parkersburg, WVPop. 29,240 | #1107 | 47.8 | $49,025 | $785/mo | 269 | 19.2 min |
| Waukee, IAPop. 29,236 | #48 | 70.9 | $101,029 | $1,383/mo | 139 | 19.8 min |
| Jacksonville, ARPop. 29,221 | #1258 | 41.9 | $49,666 | $930/mo | 971 | 20.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Enterprise compare with the rest of Alabama?
Enterprise ranks #12 of the 20 Alabama cities we track, with a score of 51.7 against Alabama's statewide 48.5. Its households earn 10% above the Alabama median. Violent crime is 2.2 times the statewide rate. Homes are 14% below the typical Alabama home.
| City | Rank in AL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, ALPop. 60,106 | #1 | 72.1 | $134,655 | $1,453/mo | 152 |
| Vestavia Hills, ALPop. 38,616 | #2 | 70.9 | $134,369 | $1,515/mo | 69 |
| Hoover, ALPop. 92,642 | #3 | 67.9 | $109,253 | $1,457/mo | 66 |
| Alabaster, ALPop. 33,917 | #4 | 64.3 | $91,357 | $1,372/mo | 95 |
| Daphne, ALPop. 29,453 | #5 | 62.7 | $87,250 | $1,388/mo | 57 |
| Auburn, ALPop. 80,594 | #6 | 59.8 | $63,668 | $1,098/mo | 99 |
| Prattville, ALPop. 39,482 | #7 | 57.3 | $81,337 | $1,313/mo | 255 |
| Northport, ALPop. 31,218 | #8 | 57.0 | $80,913 | $982/mo | 387 |
| Huntsville, ALPop. 222,791 | #9 | 56.8 | $74,714 | $1,171/mo | 399 |
| Opelika, ALPop. 32,820 | #10 | 54.8 | $65,004 | $950/mo | 458 |
| Decatur, ALPop. 57,361 | #11 | 52.2 | $61,563 | $896/mo | 634 |
| Enterprise, ALPop. 29,505 | #12 | 51.7 | $73,125 | $1,098/mo | 753 |
| Florence, ALPop. 41,701 | #13 | 51.5 | $52,174 | $820/mo | 543 |
| Tuscaloosa, ALPop. 111,038 | #14 | 48.3 | $51,464 | $1,055/mo | 480 |
| Mobile, ALPop. 203,416 | #15 | 47.2 | $53,558 | $1,068/mo | 588 |
| Dothan, ALPop. 71,514 | #16 | 47.2 | $55,792 | $960/mo | 801 |
| Montgomery, ALPop. 197,494 | #17 | 46.5 | $56,811 | $1,089/mo | 645 |
| Phenix City, ALPop. 38,499 | #18 | 45.3 | $50,053 | $967/mo | 708 |
| Gadsden, ALPop. 33,374 | #19 | 44.4 | $40,345 | $808/mo | 398 |
| Birmingham, ALPop. 198,173 | #20 | 41.1 | $46,051 | $1,107/mo | 1,239 |
All 20 Alabama cities we track, by overall score. Alabama statewide: median income $66,659, violent crime 348.3 per 100,000.
How is Enterprise's score calculated?
Enterprise scores 51.7 out of 100, #904 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Alabama's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Enterprise. Similar-size median 52.9.
58.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Enterprise's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
45.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Enterprise. Similar-size median 52.2.
37.1 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Enterprise's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
53.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Enterprise's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
85.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Enterprise. Similar-size median 46.7.
41.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Enterprise. Similar-size median 44.2.
59.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Enterprise. Similar-size median 47.3.
40.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Enterprise's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
36.8 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
46.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Enterprise's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Enterprise has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Enterprise
Is Enterprise, AL a good place to live?
Enterprise ranks #904 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #146 of 208 small cities and #12 of 20 in Alabama. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.2, #5 of 208) and low unemployment (2.8%, #18 of 184), and trails on high violent crime (753 per 100,000, #161 of 174).
What is the cost of living in Enterprise?
Enterprise's cost of living index is 83.2, 17% below the US level of 100 and #6 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,098/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $208,867, 14% below the typical Alabama home ($241,613).
What is the crime rate in Enterprise?
Enterprise recorded 753 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2.3 times the US rate of 328 and 2.2 times Alabama's 348. That ranks #990 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #161 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Enterprise Police Department. Property crime runs 1,854 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Enterprise?
The median household in Enterprise earns $73,125, 12% below the US figure of $83,163 and 10% above Alabama ($66,659). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Enterprise?
Median rent in Enterprise is $1,098/mo (Census), #326 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,459/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Enterprise?
The typical home value in Enterprise is $208,867, down 0.3% in a year, against $241,613 for Alabama and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $202,900.
How are the public schools in Enterprise?
Enterprise's 9 public schools graduate 94% of students in four years (Alabama 88.2%), with 18.7 students per teacher and $11,632 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Enterprise?
The average commute is 20.1 minutes, #349 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26 minutes across Alabama. 3.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Enterprise?
Enterprise averages 66.5°F over the year, 80.4°F in summer and 51.3°F in winter, with 57.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Enterprise walkable?
Enterprise scores 8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1058 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Enterprise at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Coffee County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 54% of US counties.
Who lives in Enterprise?
Enterprise has 29,505 residents. The median resident of Enterprise is 36.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 25.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #973 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Enterprise compare with the rest of Alabama?
Enterprise ranks #12 of the 20 Alabama cities we track, with a score of 51.7 against Alabama's statewide 48.5. Its households earn 10% above the Alabama median. Violent crime is 2.2 times the statewide rate. Homes are 14% below the typical Alabama home.
What cities are similar in size to Enterprise?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Enterprise's population of 29,505 are Bixby, OK (#138 overall), Anderson, SC (#1148 overall), Central, LA (#710 overall), Easton, PA (#317 overall), and Independence, KY (#204 overall). Enterprise is #904.